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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.41, 24,374.79 and 14,698.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.41, 24,374.79 and 14,698.69 is: 22,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.41 : 24,374.79 = 14,698.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.41/24,374.79 = 14,698.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.41x = 24,374.79 × 14,698.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.41x = 358,277,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,277,489.64/16,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.07

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